It's 2012, has the world ended yet?

Well it's that time again, the start of another new year on our Gregorian calendar. This time though it seems more interesting to me since we've been told (for about four years now) that this year 2012, is supposed to culminate with the end of the world at some point. Funny, we're just at the beginning and I'm already talking about the end. Maybe you could say I don't know my beginnings from my ends I guess. Seriously though, Yeshua our Messiah had plenty to say about just living each day and not getting overly bothered with the "what ifs" in life. In Matthew 6:34 He told us this "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." I think we've all had periods where we contemplate the future and the things that "could" happen or that "may" occur and it can really trouble us. Mine just happened recently when my wife had a sudden SVT (speeded up heart rate) and was rushed to emergency. She is very well now thankfully. The global financial problems probably only serve to exacerbate the hysteria that seems to be taking place in our time (see world wide protest being Time Magazine's story of 2011 as proof people are upset and afraid and not going to take it anymore). In stark contrast, Yeshua told us many times not to fear. I particularly like these words from Luke 12: 32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom." The way I see it, what better time then now to take these words from scripture at face value and start believing in them. Our God is the one in control of tomorrow and He has promised us that if we put our trust in Him and don't let fear overtake us, we will be given His kingdom. He has CHOSEN to do this GLADLY!  The words He spoke to Avram all those years ago are still as relevant today "Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great.” -Genesis 15:1. God is our protection, our shield, and with Him we have no reason to fear, even death. He says we have an amazing reward to look forward to so let's rejoice in that ... Happy New Year All!


Myles